QUESTION OF THE DAY: Would you travel to watch a solar eclipse?
NASA says the next total solar eclipse will happen in one year.
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Man accused of shaking baby now charged with murder
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man who was accused of shaking a baby has been charged with murder. Kristopher J. Ruiz, 28, is charged with second-degree murder, abuse or neglect of a child, first-degree domestic assault, first-degree endangering the welfare of a child and third-degree domestic assault. A warrant was issued Friday. No
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Salisbury man suffers serious injuries in Randolph County crash
RANDOLPH COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Salisbury man suffered serious injuries in a Thursday afternoon crash. The crash occurred on Missouri 3 at Route W. A 2018 Freightliner garbage truck – driven by Timothy Kempton, 44 – was traveling, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. It crashed after Kempton attempted to make a
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CPD warns of scammers ‘spoofing’ department’s phone number
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department issued a statement on its social media on Friday that scammers are allegedly “spoofing” the department’s phone number. “Columbia Police have seen an increase in telephone scams where the caller identifies as one of our officers. The caller may indicate that you have a warrant or are at
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Centralia man charged with child enticement
CENTRALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Centralia man is facing multiple child enticement charges after police say he was sending inappropriate messages to minors on a chatroom application. Tanner Burton, 26, is charged with two counts of child enticement of a child younger than 15 years old. He is being held at the Boone County Jail without
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Woman whose baby allegedly overdosed faces drugs charges
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman who was charged after her baby allegedly overdosed is facing more charges. Jessina Pedroza, 29, has now been charged with two counts of delivery of a controlled substance of 35 grams or less and three counts of possession of a controlled substance. A $20,000 bond was set for those charges. She was
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Troopers arrest driver involved in deadly Randolph County crash
Randolph County, Mo. (KMIZ) Troopers arrested a driver involved in a deadly crash near Moberly on suspicion of two counts of second-degree murder, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. An arrest report shows troopers arrested Steven Garrett, 47, of Moberly on Thursday afternoon after the wreck on Route M. Troopers said Garrett was driving
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Jefferson City man charged with rape in Callaway County
CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man was charged Friday for allegedly raping a woman in Callaway County on Wednesday. Drake Fullingim-Guerra, 30, is charged with first-degree rape. He is being held at the Callaway County Jail without bond. Jefferson City Police met with the alleged victim in the emergency room of Capital Region
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Road closure announced in Jefferson City
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Department of Public Works said in a Friday press release that Commercial Way between Madison and Monroe streets will close at 8 a.m. Monday for alley repairs for Ameren UE. The road is expected to reopen at 5 p.m. Friday, April 14. Traffic will be restricted, but deliveries
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East Walnut Street to close Monday between North William Street and Old Highway 63 North
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia announced in a Friday press release that East Walnut Street will close at 7 a.m. Monday between North William Street and Old Highway 63 North for road work. It is expected to reopen 7 a.m. Monday, April 24. During construction, motorists intending to turn from North William Street
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Suspicious envelope at state building determined to be not toxic
Officials are investigating a suspicious envelope at a state building in Jefferson City, according to the Office of Administration.
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Safety tips to remember as you travel Easter weekend
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As Easter weekend gets underway, you should expect to see more cars on the roads as millions of people plan to travel. Reports have shown about 59% of people plan to spend more money on their biggest trip this spring compared to spring 2022. If you’re traveling for Easter this year, there are a
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Was Mizzou smart to extend Reed-Francois’s contract?
The University of Missouri Board of Curators announced Thursday that it had extended the contract of Athletic Director Desireé Reed-Francois into 2028.
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Community organizations aim to curb juvenile violence
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Multiple Organizations around Columbia are working to curb juvenile violence and crime by working with area youth. Local Organizations such as Family Access Center of Excellence (FACE), Connections to Success, People Embracing Another Chose Effectively (P.E.A.C.E) and Destiny of Hope are working to help at-risk youth. “We have kids, man, they are
Continue Reading One dead, three injured in head-on collision near Moberly
A deadly crash shut down part of a state route Thursday afternoon just outside Moberly.
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Boone County Commission begins reviewing ARPA funding applications
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Commission announced in a Thursday press release that it is beginning the review process for the first round of American Rescue Plan Act funding. The 20-person review team met for its first meeting early this week, quickly following the March 31 application deadline. The Commission said it received more
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Inmate dies at Jefferson City Correctional Center
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Corrections announced in a Thursday press release that an inmate has died at the Jefferson City Correctional Center. The DOC said Mark Immekus died at 9:56 a.m. Thursday. He was 66. The DOC said he was serving a 60-year sentence for assault, armed-criminal action and felonious restraint.
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Swift Prepared Foods opens new facility in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Swift Prepared Foods, has opened its newest facility – Principe Foods, which produces Italian meats and charcuterie., according to a press release from the company. The Principe Foods facility is located at 5008 Paris Road in Columbia. Company executives were joined by local, regional and state leaders as they cut the ribbon
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Medical students lead Narcan training at MU
Two University of Missouri medical students plan to train other students Thursday on using naloxone, the drug also known as Narcan, in the case of suspected overdoses.
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Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry celebrates 100th anniversary
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Chamber Of Commerce and Industry staff and state lawmakers gathered at the Capitol to celebrate the association’s 100th anniversary. Over the past century, the chamber has grown to become the largest business association in the state, representing more than 75,000 employees statewide. The chamber said earlier this week that in 2021, Missouri
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